Reveals the influence of class and gender on digital access among marginalized groups in India, highlighting significant disparities.
Key Points
Inequalities in digital accessibility stem from socio-cultural factors, which particularly affect marginalized groups.
Binary logistic regression was utilized to analyze data from India's NSS 75TH round survey, emphasizing affordability and accessibility.
Findings show that improved financial capacity alone does not enhance access to digital skills, especially for women due to stereotypes and barriers posed by their socio-economic status. The research aims to foster equitable digital access in line with Sustainable Development Goals, addressing the need to reduce disparities.